🎃 Philadelphia, PA · Halloween 2026
CultureFest! Día de los Muertos — Philadelphia, PA
CultureFest! Día de los Muertos brings Halloween to Philadelphia for the 2026 season — sat oct 24, 2026 at Penn Museum.
🎯 PHILADELPHIA, PA📅 Sat Oct 24, 2026📍 Penn Museum👨👩👧 ALL AGES🎟 FREE ENTRY
Follow the organizer:
Experience the color and heart of Día de los Muertos at CultureFest! Día de los Muertos in Philadelphia: altars, art, food, and performances celebrating remembrance and life.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Penn Museum — 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
📅 Dates: Sat Oct 24, 2026
🕐 Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
🎫 Price: Included with museum admission ($23 adults / $21 seniors / $14 youth 6–17 and college students)
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Everyone — a gorgeous cultural celebration of life and remembrance.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Come with respect — this is a meaningful cultural tradition; admire ofrendas without touching them.
🎃 Bring a photo for community altars — many events invite you to add a loved one’s photo to a shared ofrenda.
🎃 Try the pan de muerto — the traditional bread of the dead is a must.
🎃 Evenings are magical — candlelit altars after dark are the most moving (and photogenic).
🎃 Check for workshops — sugar-skull decorating and face-painting sessions fill up early.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone attend?
Yes — Día de los Muertos celebrations welcome everyone. Come to honor, learn, and celebrate respectfully.
When is CultureFest! Día de los Muertos?
CultureFest! Día de los Muertos takes place Sat Oct 24, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.
Is CultureFest! Día de los Muertos free?
Included with museum admission ($23 adults / $21 seniors / $14 youth 6–17 and college students). Food and artisan market purchases are extra.
